Those involved with the downtown Waterville venue are excited about what the future brings, and new offerings for young people this summer will include an evening of light, sound and art July 2.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
PR specialists help busy chefs in good times and bad
Their passion for food draws Gillian and Jim Britt to food-related clients who need marketing (and occasional reality checks).
Bread & Butter: Couple try to keep it sweet while running a food business
For Kate and Steve Shaffer of Black Dinah Chocolatiers, mixing love and commerce isn’t always easy, but they like being in it together.
New Portland groups want more vegan fare on menus – and more diners eating it
Through restaurant dinners and potluck parties, V for All and Plant IQ encourage chefs to expand plant-based choices and promote that diet’s health benefits.
Cookbook review: ‘Cooking: How to Make Food for Your Friends, Your Family and Yourself’ and ‘You’re the Chef’
A complementary set of books teaches kids both kitchen sense and individual recipes.
Marinated scallops wrapped in prosciutto great for grilled kebabs
It’s best to use the largest day boat scallops you can find.
Ramen (the real thing) relies on a rich broth
You can make a quick version, or not, and among the great things to add is kelp from Maine.
Paneer turns grilled cheese into a spicy, veggie entree
An Indian marinade gives the cheese an enticing flavor.
Exterior work on the Western Maine Play Museum underway in Wilton
The project has been slowly but steadily raising money for construction over the last two years, and the installation of a courtyard marks the first visible work on the 100-year-old building.
‘Star Trek’ actor Yelchin killed by own car at age 27
Anton Yelchin, who played Chekov in the new ‘Star Trek’ films, is struck by his own car as it rolled backward down his driveway.